Senior Grants Administrator

Job Summary

Managing all phases of research grant and contract administration, the full-time Senior Grants Administrator will provide guidance, resolve issues, and assist with budget development while working remotely with occasional onsite attendance in Cambridge, MA.

Key responsibilities

• Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines
• Prepares budgets and financial reporting materials, identifying cost-sharing opportunities and preventing projected overruns
• Serves as a grant management expert for the department, training new staff and supporting high-complexity work

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required, with experience in research administration (3-5 years)
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and accounting applications
• Good working knowledge of research agency and sponsor funding guidelines
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in problem resolution
• Experience in training and orienting new staff members